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Comparison

SportMember vs Pitchero

Both run sports clubs. SportMember is the all-in-one platform – members, payments, scheduling, a website and booking – with membership payments on the free Basic plan. Pitchero shines on club websites and league management. Here's an honest comparison.

40,000+ clubs 2M+ members Free Basic plan
SportMember shown on a laptop web admin and the club app on a phone
Feature by feature

SportMember vs Pitchero at a glance

Where the two overlap, and where each one leads.

Feature
SportMember
Pitchero
Free plan for the whole club
Limited
Plans
Free + PRO £0.16/user
Free + paid pkgs
Member database & admin
Scheduling, RSVPs & reminders
Club website builder
League, fixtures & results
Basic
Online booking (pitches & halls)
Payments on a free plan
Payment fee
£0.35 + 1%
from 1.67% + 15p
Web, iOS & Android

Pitchero pricing and feature details are based on public information and may change – verify current details on pitchero.com before relying on them.

The real difference

Take payments on the free plan – at a low fee

On SportMember, membership and subscription payments work on the free Basic plan, at £0.35 + 1% per transaction. Pitchero's payment tools sit on a paid package, with fees from 1.67% + 15p. For membership-sized payments SportMember typically works out lower – and you don't need to upgrade to start collecting.

  • Collect membership fees and subscriptions in one place
  • No paid upgrade needed to start collecting

£100 membership fee

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SM
SportMember
£0.35 + 1% · on free Basic
£1.35 fee
Pi
Pitchero
from 1.67% + 15p · paid package
£1.82 fee
Payments on a free plan
SportMember only
An honest take

What each one does best

Choose SportMember if…

You want one platform for members, payments, a website and booking – with payments on the free Basic plan from day one.

Pitchero is great if…

A professional club website plus league, fixtures and results management are your top priority.

Best value overall

Clubs that want all-in-one with payments on a free plan usually get more for less with SportMember.

What clubs say

Clubs that brought it all together

Secretaries, chairs and treasurers who wanted more than a website.

★★★★★

“We had a Pitchero site but wanted members, payments and booking in the same place. SportMember pulled it all into one login.”

LB
Laura Bennett
Club secretary, hockey
★★★★★

“Taking membership payments on the free plan was the difference for us – no need to commit to a paid package just to collect subs.”

MD
Mark Davies
Chairman, rugby club
★★★★★

“One system for the whole club, and the fee on our subscriptions works out lower. An easy win for the committee.”

SR
Sofia Russo
Treasurer, football club

An all-in-one club platform – with payments on the free plan

Run members, payments, scheduling, a club website and online booking from one place – and start taking membership payments without upgrading to a paid package.

Create your club in minutes and try it alongside your current setup.

Payments on the free plan£0.35 + 1% per transaction
Website + booking includedNot just a website
On every deviceiOS, Android and web
40,000+
clubs use SportMember
2M+
members on the platform
All devices
iOS, Android and web
4.3/5
rating on Capterra
FAQ

SportMember vs Pitchero – common questions

Is SportMember an alternative to Pitchero?
Yes. Both run sports clubs. SportMember bundles members, payments, scheduling, a club website and online booking in one platform, with membership payments available on the free Basic plan. Pitchero is known for polished club websites and league/fixtures management.
SportMember vs Pitchero: which is cheaper?
Both have free options. SportMember's payment fee is £0.35 + 1% per transaction and works on the free Basic plan. Pitchero's payment tools sit on a paid package, with fees from 1.67% + 15p. For membership-sized payments SportMember typically works out lower, and you don't need to upgrade to start collecting.
Does SportMember have a club website like Pitchero?
Yes, SportMember includes a club website builder. Pitchero is particularly strong on professional club websites and league/results management, so if that is your main priority Pitchero is worth a look.
Can I take payments on SportMember's free plan?
Yes. Membership and subscription payments are available on the free Basic plan, at a fee of £0.35 + 1% per transaction. On Pitchero, payment tools are part of a paid package.
Is it easy to move from Pitchero to SportMember?
Yes. You can import your member list from a spreadsheet, set up teams and invite members by link. Our support team can help with the migration, and most clubs are up and running within a day.
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